2011 Jeep Patriot Engine Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2011 Jeep Patriot, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “filling gas” (8% of reports).
- 66engine complaints
- 68,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Filling gas: mentioned in 5 of 66 complaints (8%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 5 of 66 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Patriot engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Patriot | 9 | 15% | 22,628 |
| 2016 Patriot | 224 | 49% | 58,080 |
| 2015 Patriot | 103 | 33% | 50,744 |
| 2014 Patriot | 156 | 28% | 59,958 |
| 2013 Patriot | 25 | 21% | 48,000 |
| 2012 Patriot | 114 | 32% | 42,700 |
| 2011 Patriot | 66 | 20% | 68,500 |
| 2010 Patriot | 15 | 11% | 49,000 |
| 2009 Patriot | 35 | 18% | 106,500 |
| 2008 Patriot | 30 | 16% | 110,200 |
| 2007 Patriot | 16 | 17% | 92,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2011 Jeep Patriot. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
So I bought this used from a previous owner check engine light has come on quite a few times and Iâve gone to two separate places and itâs the catalytic converter efficiency coming up. My mechanic did a recall research and found that this specific vehicle not the VIN number had been recalled…
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The traction control warning light was then illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer…
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Patriot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. While refueling, the fuel tank failed to allow all with fuel. The contact had to restart the vehicle and add more fuel several times. There were no warning lights illuminated…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Jeep Patriots have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about engine for the 2011 Jeep Patriot (20% of the 326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Jeep Patriot engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2011 Jeep Patriot?
The most frequent phrase is “filling gas”, in 5 of 66 complaints, followed by “engine stalled” (5).
Other 2011 Jeep Patriot problems
- Suspension problems (55)
- Power Train problems (53)
- Structure problems (51)
See all 2011 Jeep Patriot problems or engine problems across all Patriot years.